Definition of guard

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Guard (v. t.) An extension of the deck of a vessel beyond the hull; esp., in side-wheel steam vessels, the framework of strong timbers, which curves out on each side beyond the paddle wheel, and protects it and the shaft against collision..

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Jaw :: "Jaw (n.) A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car pedestal. See Axle guard..
Pretorian :: Pretorian (n.) A soldier of the pretorian guard.
Fence :: Fence (v. i.) Hence, to fight or dispute in the manner of fencers, that is, by thrusting, guarding, parrying, etc..
Curator :: Curator (n.) One appointed to act as guardian of the estate of a person not legally competent to manage it, or of an absentee; a trustee; a guardian..
Camail :: Camail (n.) A neck guard of chain mall, hanging from the bascinet or other headpiece..
Curatrix :: Curatrix (n.) A woman who is a guardian or custodian.
Argus :: Argus (n.) A fabulous being of antiquity, said to have had a hundred eyes, who has placed by Juno to guard Io. His eyes were transplanted to the peacock's tail..
Underkeeper :: Underkeeper (n.) A subordinate keeper or guardian.
Ward :: Ward (n.) A guarding or defensive motion or position, as in fencing; guard..
Umbriere :: Umbriere (n.) In ancient armor, a visor, or projection like the peak of a cap, to which a face guard was sometimes attached. This was sometimes fixed, and sometimes moved freely upon the helmet and could be raised like the beaver. Called also umber, and umbril..
Beg :: Beg (v. t.) To ask to be appointed guardian for, or to ask to have a guardian appointed for..
Stacking :: Stack-guard (n.) A covering or protection, as a canvas, for a stack..
Presidio :: Presidio (n.) A place of defense; a fortress; a garrison; a fortress; a garrison or guardhouse.
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A man, or body of men, stationed to protect or control a person or position; a watch; a sentinel..
Limitary :: Limitary (v. t.) Placed at the limit, as a guard..
Exon :: Exon (n.) An officer of the Yeomen of the Guard; an Exempt.
Rearward :: Rearward (n.) The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard. Also used figuratively.
Economical :: Economical (a.) Managing with frugality; guarding against waste or unnecessary expense; careful and frugal in management and in expenditure; -- said of character or habits.
Guardable :: Guardable (v. t.) Capable of being guarded or protected.
Feed :: Feed (v. t.) To nourish, in a general sense; to foster, strengthen, develop, and guard..
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